Proverbs 18:2-4
Living Bible
2 A rebel doesn’t care about the facts. All he wants to do is yell.[a]
3 Sin brings disgrace.
4 A wise man’s words express deep streams of thought.
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- Proverbs 18:2 yell, literally, “express his opinion.”
Proverbs 18:2-4
New International Version
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.(A)
3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
and with shame comes reproach.
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,(B)
but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
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